AD DEI PROSPECTUS MA JOREM 1900 GLORIAM 2020 - 2021 Peshawar Page - 2 About Us Page - 3 Why should you be at Edwardes? Page - 4 Principal’s Message Page - 5 Vice Principal’s Message Page - 6 A Rich Heritage since 1900 Page - 7 The Campus Page - 8 Learning Page - 9 Living at Edwardes Page - 10 Discipline Page - 12 Facilities Page - 15 Library Page - 17 Societies Page - 19 Events Page - 20 Special Courses / Programmes Page - 21 Course Outlines Page - 25 Departments and Faculty Page - 40 Admission to Edwardes Page - 43 General Admission Policies Page - 44 Examination and Attendance Policy Page - 45 Important Financial Rules Page - 46 Fee Structure and Time Line Page - 48 Financial Aid Policy Page - 50 Laurels Page - 51 Administration & Finance Department Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes ABOUT US Ÿ Founded in 1900 A-Level Courses Ÿ More than 9 academic programs Ÿ Pre-Medical Ÿ Approximately 3000 students Ÿ Pre-Engineering Ÿ 109 Faculty Members Ÿ Arts Ÿ Providing Financial Aid to deserving students Special Courses Ÿ Community Service Program Key Programs Ÿ English Immersion Program Intermediate Courses: Ÿ Language Classes Offered: Ÿ Pre-Medical Ÿ German Ÿ Pre-Engineering Ÿ Pashto Ÿ Ÿ General Science Chinese Ÿ Ÿ Humanities French Ÿ Spanish Ÿ Arabic 4 Years Degree Programs: Ÿ Persian Ÿ BS Computer Science Ÿ BS English Links: Ÿ BS Economics Ÿ BBA (Hon's) Affiliations: Ÿ BS Law (Five years) Ÿ BISE Peshawar Ÿ University of Peshawar Prospective Courses Ÿ Edexcel, UK. and Leadership (DSML) Ÿ BS Biotechnology Connections: Ÿ BS Chemistry Ÿ Cambridge University UK Ÿ BS Physics Ÿ Liverpool Hope University UK Ÿ BS Political Science Ÿ PASCH-Goethe Institute FDR, Germany Ÿ BS in other Social and Pure Sciences Ÿ Colleges and Universities of Anglican Communion (CUAC) Professional and Management Studies Ÿ Higher National Diploma (HND) Sponsorship Ÿ Ÿ Diploma in Strategic Management Diocese of Peshawar(Church of Peshawar) Ÿ Master of Business Administration (MBA) Administrative Body Ÿ Board of Governors, Edwardes College, chaired by the Governor of the Province. PROSPECTUS 2020-2021 PROSPECTUS , EDWARDES COLLEGE EDWARDES 02 WHY SHOULD YOU BE AT EDWARDES? Campus Campus of Edwardes has always stood out because of its natural beauty and attractive location. It is located in the heart of Peshawar Cantonment, with architectural features of historical and modern era. Creativity We encourage creativity. Unlike traditional colleges, we focus on activity-based learning. Our educational standard, at par with international standards, is based on an education process where students become independent thinkers and have the intellectual freedom to create and innovate. We are all about innovation since we intend to groom students in a way that enables them to become future leaders of their respective fields. Language Our focus is on developing communication skills of our students. Edwardes College has always been famous for developing students’ linguistic ability. This is essential to our educational plan since, in order to succeed in any field, they need to be able to express their ideas, which in turn helps them succeed in their professional lives. Courses We offer a wide range of academic courses and all state-of-the-art facilities for enhancing potential of Environment our students and thus helping them in meeting the Edwardes provides a conducive environment for challenges of modern times. learning and character building. It is renowned for providing students with freedom of thought, expression and the freedom to develop skills in accordance with their interests. Diversity We cultivate a sense of community by having people of diverse faiths, backgrounds, regions, PROSPECTUS 2020-2021 PROSPECTUS nationalities, interests and talents. We all work and , learn in harmony. Co-Curricular We are not just about academics. We provide our students with opportunities that would bring forth their hidden talents in arts, sports, music and debates. COLLEGE EDWARDES 03 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE We at Edwardes College feel pleasure that you are considering study in this prestigious institution. Edwardes College has been rendering meritorious services in the field of education for the last 120 years. We are proud to say that here in Edwardes we teach our students intellectual honesty and infuse in them the spirit of hard work. Academic excellence has undoubtedly been a great achievement since antiquity. If this excellence is achieved with right moral guidance then we get ideal human beings. We have given excellent human beings, responsible citizens and outstanding professionals in all walks of life for which we have all the good reasons to feel proud. At the same time, healthy co-curricular activities can't be ignored and Edwardes College gives special importance to these co-curricular activities, such as Sports, Drama, Debates, Trekking and Community services. Keeping all these activities in view I can assure the parents that Edwardes is the right place for your boys and girls, and my highly qualified staff members fully understand their duties to mould these boys and girls into such beautiful human beings that we all feel proud of them. Keeping in view the concerns of COVID 19, this academic year will have its challenges. Presently the Education systems and societies at large are arguably fragile. Some 1.5 billion students—90% of all primary, secondary and tertiary learners in the world-- are no longer able to physically go to school. I can assure you that we will take all the steps to provide a secure and conducive environment to our students. In past college has been declared as the most efficient for taking security measures. We hope that by fighting all social evils and promoting the culture of honesty, love and harmony Edwardes College will continue to play its role to make a better and strong Pakistan. Dear Students, I hope to GOD ALMIGHTY that what you do in the years to come measures up to the expectation of your parents and your country. Ad Majorem De Gloriam PROSPECTUS 2020-2021 PROSPECTUS , Prof.M.S.ZAKKI Acting Principal Edwardes College, Peshawar EDWARDES COLLEGE EDWARDES 04 VICE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE It is a great honour and privilege for me to record my message as the Vice Principal of this,120 years old, iconic seat of learning. Edwardes College as you know is the oldest institution of higher education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is continuing to grow from strength to strength with each passing year. With the blessing of God and dedication/commitment of faculty and staff, this great institution has served the nation in all walks of life. Edwardes College has been entrusted with the onerous responsibility of grooming the personality of its students. The idea is to produce students that possess all round and balanced personalities, well aware of the need to do justice with all areas and aspects of their lives. Our students right from the beginning performed exceptionally well in all fields of life. The college provides full opportunity to students to perform in both extra and co-curriculum activities. The College encourages student's talent in drama, debates, sports and writing. Students also actively participate in different College societies/ clubs. Furthermore, Edwardes College promotes interfaith harmony and peaceful co-existence as people of different faiths are teaching and studying here since it's established. I am sure you as student will feel the difference in learning environment, cherish the study here and take the glorious memories after successful completion of study. Welcome to Edwardes College, home of Edwardians. May you all stay safe in the Pandemic COVID 19. Prof.Shah Jehan Vice Principal (Academics) Edwardes College, Peshawar PROSPECTUS 2020-2021 PROSPECTUS , EDWARDES COLLEGE EDWARDES 05 the students “keep your heads up as citizens of a A RICH free and independent sovereign state” in his visit on April 18, 1948. During early days, the college was affiliated with S I N C E 1 9 0 0 the University of Punjab. In late 1950s, the College dwardes College was established by the associated itself with the University of Peshawar Church Missionary Society (CMS) in the for various courses. The existing board of Cantonment area of Peshawar in 1900. Sir E Governors, of the college is a resourceful body Herbert Benjamin Edwardes (1819-1868) was a that is chaired by the Governor of the Province. civil servant who served at key posts in the British Edwardes College is the oldest institution of colonized India and was the Vice President of higher education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It has Church Mission Society UK. The institution was been encouraging students' talents in drama, named after Edwardes in recognition of his debates, sports and writing. Apart from meritorious contribution during his posting in contribution to higher education in the most India, particularly in Peshawar and Bannu. impoverished and troubled region of Pakistan, its Throughout its long history the college remained greatest service and pride is imparting the much a worthy seat of learning and has produced icons required message of our challenging and idols in different walks of life. Its efforts never times—human life and reason are sacred. With went unappreciated and is graced with visits and this understanding, it lifts every bar of distinction commendations from dignitaries of their times. and discrimination against class, caste and creed. Some notable names in this regard are Khan Edwardes College promotes interfaith harmony Abdul Ghaffar Khan (Bacha Khan), Mahatma and peaceful co-existence as people of different Gandhi, Liaquat Ali Khan (First Prime Minister of faiths are teaching and studying here since its Pakistan), Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru (First Prime establishment. It has evolved a culture that resists Minister of India), Khawaja Nazimuddin (Second ignorance and extremism and inculcates love for Governor General and later second Prime humanity through service to humanity.